The City of Ekurhuleni urges residents in Ekurhuleni to utilise water sparingly as water supply to customers is anticipated to be reduced from June 24 to 27.
The reduced water supply is a result of Rand Water conducting valve installation work for the duration of the mentioned period on the main supply pipeline which supplies the City with water.
Tiisetso Nketle, MMC for Water and Energy said Rand Water has notified the City of Ekurhuleni of the planned reduced water supply during this period. He said they were assured that they will keep their bulk supply reservoirs to a maximum capacity to minimise water supply interruptions.
MMC Nketle said: “We do, however, anticipate low water pressure to no water in some areas for the duration of the Rand Water reduced water supply and low pressure over the next week while the system recovers.”
Residents and businesses are encouraged to save water and put into place water saving measures to avoid having to run out of water.
Technicians will monitor water levels in the reservoirs and water tankers will be provided in areas with no water supply.
According to Rand Water, areas with direct feeds from Rand Water and those in high-lying areas may be affected adversely and will be among the areas that will be prioritised.
Other measures to be implemented by the City of Ekurhuleni include securing the supply by filling the reservoirs – this may involve closing off supply between 10pm and 5am over the weekend in some areas.
Pressure management and controlling the supply will also be implemented where necessary.
MMC Nketle distances the City from statements made on various media platforms regarding the situation.
Below is a list of areas that should expect water supply interruptions for the duration of the Rand Water supply reduction. All reservoirs in the City of Ekurhuleni will continue to be monitored closely and any changes will be communicated.
These areas include Germiston Dinwiddie, Albermarle and Edenvale.
Statement Issued by Nhlanhla Cebekhulu.
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